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HAL 44S

1994 Land Rover Defender

Multi-colour Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

102,491 mi
Last recorded102,491 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAL 44S
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 102,491 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 102,459 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 102,425 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 102,409 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 102,404 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn propshaft front joint ()

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear hub seal slight leak

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn propshaft rear uj ()

Pass 31 Aug 2016 102,396 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 102,396 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear off axle (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 102,378 miles

N/S/R hub seal leaking

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 102,361 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 102,331 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 102,331 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 102,320 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 102,300 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 102,294 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 102,294 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2009 102,246 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 102,246 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2008 102,182 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 102,182 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2007 102,122 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 102,122 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 101,487 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 98,687 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 98,687 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f and o/s/f seat belts covered with duck tape

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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HAL 44S is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Multi-colour with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1994 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 120,267 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HAL 44S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 32 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HAL 44S registered?

HAL 44S is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 May 1994.

Is HAL 44S safe to buy?

The MOT history for HAL 44S shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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